The British-French supersonic airliner is one of the most spectacular aircraft developments in recent years. The maiden flight of this supersonic airliner, manufactured by British Aircraft Corporation and Aerospatiale, took place on 2 March 1969, and scheduled flight operations began in early 1976 for transatlantic and Middle East services. The Concorde has four Olympus 593 engines, each providing 17,000 kp thrust, and reaches a maximum cruise speed of Mach 2.04. It has a maximum range of 6,580 km and a passenger capacity of 128 to 144 passengers. The bow nose can be positioned in two ways, and there are two engine nacelles. The landing gear can also be positioned in two ways. Decal versions include two options for British Airways.